Can you core aerate too much?

• <div><p>Short answer: yes. Although aeration is beneficial for most lawns and soil types, if it’s done too frequently, you can weaken the grass’s roots so much that they’ll begin to have trouble. Generally, most lawns can be aerated as infrequently as once every one to three years, although those with more foot traffic and compaction may benefit from aeration up to twice yearly.</p></div>

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Q: Is it worth paying for professional lawn care?

• <div><p>In most cases, it is worth paying for professional lawn care. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/spring-lawn-care-and-landscaping-tips.htm">DIY lawn maintenance</a> is possible, but it can get extremely time-consuming, especially to make your property look well-maintained. Not only is lawn maintenance time-intensive, but it can also get expensive, even to DIY, especially considering the cost of fuel and maintenance for your lawn care tools. Professional lawn care services average around <b>$100 per service</b>, making it a relatively inexpensive investment, especially for how much time it saves you.</p></div>

Q: Is there a bad time to aerate your lawn?

• <div><p>Yes! Aerating your lawn during its dormancy period&mdash;usually over winter and early spring&mdash;can cause a disturbance that the grass may not easily recover from. Instead, you should aerate your lawn during its peak growth period, usually in the late summer or early fall (though with some variation based on specific grass type).</p></div>

Q: How much is an aerator?

• <div><p>Lawn aerators range in cost depending on what type of aerator you&rsquo;re purchasing. For example, a manual spike aerator might cost as little as $25, while a motorized core aerator will likely cost more than $1,000. Fortunately, these expensive pieces of equipment can be easily rented from many vendors for far less money.</p></div>

Q: When should I aerate my lawn?

• <div><p>The frequency of lawn aeration depends on factors such as soil type, yard traffic, and lawn health. In most cases, annual aeration is sufficient to maintain a healthy lawn. However, if your lawn experiences heavy use or soil compaction issues, you may consider aerating twice a year. Keep an eye on your grass and soil conditions to determine when aeration is needed to keep your lawn in its best shape.</p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2020
Overall, services performed helped improve our lawn. The aeration service did not seem to improve our dirt/brown patches. The people who work for Naturalawn of America know there business and are respectful and professional. The cost of their service is higher then average, I believe. The...
NaturaLawn of America - Pittsburgh North
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Reviewed in January 2018
Quick service. Logan was excellent to work with. Very considerate of owners lawn and landscaping. I highly recommend Garys Septic Service.
Gray Septic Solutions
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Reviewed in September 2014
TruGreen came out to analyze our lawn and made valid suggestions to help with the amount of pervasive weeds that have built up over the years. It has taken a few visits to notice the difference, but our lawn is starting to look great!
TruGreen Midsouth
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Reviewed in July 2013
He's a very laid back honest person. The service went really well. The lawn looks 100% better. He's done a really good job. He was on time and comes back once a month, if there are any problems he lets us know.
Grassroots
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Reviewed in February 2013
My experience with Custom Turf Lawn and Irrigation Services has been fine. They do a good job. They usually call or send out a reminder card asking if you want them to come out and winterize your system. They are good about scheduling times and they are good about showing up promptly in their 2...
CUSTOM TURF LAWN & IRRIGATION SERVICES
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Reviewed in December 2012
I called Hall's Lawn Service and was rewarded with a prompt return call. I called a few other services and was, pretty much ignored. When Bob's son came for a survey he gave me all the detail I needed to make a decision. When the crew came they finished quickly, and neatly. When they came...
Hall Lawn Care
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Reviewed in March 2012
He has been doing my lawn now for probably close to 10 years. I like the kind of job he does. His price is pretty good. Overall, I rate him highly.
Shamrock Lawn Maintenance
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Reviewed in December 2011
They had a bucket truck to do the work. He also had plates to put down to protect my lawn. His price was a little lower than somebody else.
Graham's Tree Service LLC
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Reviewed in December 2009
George was very pleasant to work with over the phone and was honest in telling me that the job would be done sometime within the week, but he couldn't promise which day because of the weather. His crew showed up and cleaned our gutters, leaving the debris in a lawn bag for us to examine or put...
George Krilis Company LLC
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